Moving home at the best of times can be challenging. Throw kids into the mix and it can feel like utter chaos. However, with the right planning and preparation, you’ll certainly be able to make it an easier process, and a more enjoyable one at that, for all involved.
Here are five easy tips for a stress-free move with the kids this year.
1. Have a plan in place
First and foremost, make sure that you have a plan when it comes to moving properties. It’s not cheap to move so you’ll want to plan ahead and get things booked in as soon as you can, like your removal company for example.
You might need to have your stuff in storage for a while, so finding the appropriate self storage containers will also be a requirement for some households. Try to plan ahead and have a timeline in place to ensure it’s a seamless move where possible.
2. Make sure you’ve packed most stuff in the lead-up to the move
Be sure to pack up most of the stuff where you can when it comes to the big moving day. The best thing you can do to ensure the move itself is as stress-free as possible is to do most of it in the lead-up.
The more boxes you can pack, the less you’ll have to do last-minute the night before. Ideally, you want to have everything packed and ready to go by the night before your moving day.
3. Get your kids involved
Getting kids involved with the move is a great way to ensure a stress-free move because it gets them busy and distracted from other things that are happening. It’s harder with the little ones but with the older kids, you can certainly put them to use and they’ll likely enjoy the process as a result of being involved too.
4. Label everything clearly
Labeling everything is imperative when it comes to a stress-free move. You’ll want to be proactive with labeling every box and not just by room either. You should include an itemized list where possible of every single thing that you have in that box.
That way, it’ll be easier to navigate unpacking it all when the time comes. It’ll also help you prioritize which boxes to unpack first and which ones you could leave for a while.
5. Get backup help if it’s too chaotic
Finally, if your kids are causing you too much stress when it comes to moving, don’t feel bad if you need to get back up. Make sure you’ve organized that backup in case it does get too chaotic. That way, you know you’ve got the additional help you need if you need it.
Sometimes, a move can be stressful but if you’re planning ahead and ensuring most things are done ahead of time, then you’re going to save yourself a lot of hassle as a result.
Hopefully, with these tips, you’ll be able to have a stress-free move with your kids whenever that may happen in the future.